Dealing With The Devil

6

For the rest of the evening as she laid in her bed she couldn't stop thinking about Negan and the brief kiss. He'd shown some of his cards with that move but she had cards up her sleeve too. She couldn't flirt with men and have them bend so easily. He could just look at women and they'd swoon.

She didn't even remember when she fell asleep, all she remembered was waking up at her normal time. Checking the clock in the hallway seeing it was time to get up and head downstairs to begin helping with breakfast. Feeling sluggish despite a full night of sleep her mind was just too preoccupied with thoughts to rest well. As she entered the bustling kitchen she fixed herself a mug of instant coffee. One of the perks of kitchen duty. For preparing breakfast those who got there first could have coffee. A pure luxury. Smiling at Philip as she held her mug up in a mock toast to him before sipping on it. Waiting for her directions from someone above her.

But everyone fell silent and went still as the door opened and someone stepped inside. By their expressions she only needed one guess. Swallowing hard the scalding liquid she turned around to see Negan standing in the doorway, Lucille propped on his shoulder.

"Well good fucking morning. Hide the roaches because the health inspector is here.." He chuckled taking a step in more as he looked around at the preparation going on. "...I have a fucking proposal for one of you lucky people. One of you gets to fucking go on a run with some of my guys. You have the whole day to get some more equipment for the kitchen. People are actually liking the fucking food now so I want to fucking keep them happy. So.. Which one of you gets a day off from cafeteria duty and gets to step back into the real world? " He questioned looking around at the neutral faces. Half expecting someone to jump at the offer, knowing for most people leaving the sanctuary was the best form of freedom.
Glancing around she didn't see anyone jumping for the offer so she spoke up. The idea intriguing her the more she thought about it.

"I'll go. " Her voice was cool and collected. Hiding any and all emotions towards him. Although she felt goosebumps rising over her arms as he looked at her with a slightly surprised expression. His lips curling up into a small smirk.

"Well good fucking luck. Be at the gate in half an our or someone else gets to go. The guys will take care of any fucking walkers. You get the shit you need or want and get back. Easy peezy. " He shot her a wink purposely before looking at the other kitchen staff. "...As you were! " He then turned on his heels and left the kitchen. Leaving most of the people, especially Samantha and Philip, rather stunned. Not by the fact he was offering someone a chance to go out and explore, but the way he'd been looking at her she she volunteered. She shrugged off their odd glances as she smiled.

"Hey. It beats peeling potatoes all day. Besides. Going out there it reminds us how it really is. " She muttered. Lately she had been eager to try and leave the sanctuary. Feel what it was like outside again. She could tell which people had been in here the longest. Since she was the last one to arrive she still remembered what it was like out there. Having to actually fight.

"Hey be careful okay? " Samantha walked over with a worried expression. Philip remaining silent for the moment. She just rolled her eyes and smiled.

"Sam. I'll be fine. Don't worry your pretty little blonde head ." She smirked then nudged her before walking out of the kitchen. Going back to her room to change into more durable clothing. Putting the thick jeans on and a long sleeve shirt. Making sure her hair was up in a tight ponytail before she began making her way to the main gate.

As she got outside she smiled, taking in a deep breath, the sun was beginning to shine brightly down and a cloudless sky surrounded it. Five saviors were near one of the bigger trucks putting some basic supplies in.
Before she get over to them she felt a hand on her shoulder, turning to see Philip there with that same neutral expression.